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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1896

Page

7

Funeral of Henry Cana van held on West Side

Funeral services for the late Henry Cana van, ex policeman, drew a large crowd from the West Side. The service was at St Patrick's church with Col Oakford Post, No 25 in attendance and flower bearers listed. Interment followed at Hyde Catholic cemetery with out-of-town attendees noted.

Henry Canavan Fairview Avenue West Side St. Patrick's Church Col. Oakford Post No. 25 Union Veterans Union Dennis Madigan Richard Lonergan J. C. McComb Nicole McAllister Martin Gurrell John Eagen John Cawley W. Horan Hyde Catholic Cemetery Miss Orr Honesdale James Anglin Bradford County Hose Farrell Mayfield Tigue Pittston David Griffiths

Dunmore Briefs and Local Notices From Brook Street to Spencer Street

Mrs H Pinkney returns from England. John Web family moves to Blakely Street. Mrs William Youngs visits York guests at Driker Street. A pocket book with cash lost on Brook Street. reward offered by George Krause. Victor Pinkney speaks at Boyle's Hall on temperance. Dunmore Electric Light company formed with officers M J Murray president H H Winters VP A T Irwin secretary P D Manley treasurer. shares for Dunmore taxpayers. Miss Alice Gilgan visits Pittston. Mrs Annie Stuart recovering from streetcar sprain. Harold Swithh recovering from Mines injury. James McDould returns from honeymoon, moves to Spencer Street. St Marks parish supper planned for Tuesday evening with 25 cent charge.

H. Pinkney Brook Street England John Web Scranton Blakely Street William Youngs New York William Webber Driker Street Webster Avenue George Krause Victor Pinkney Dunmore Legion Boyle's Hall Dunmore Electric Light, Heat and Power Company M. J. Murray H. H. Winters A. T. Irwin P. D. Manley Tunmore Alice Gilgan Pittston Kate Gallina Butler Street Annie Stuart Mead Street Harold M. J. Swithh James McDould Spencer Street St. Mark's

Great Auction Sale At Davi Dow Bros Bar Gains

Struggling humanity seeks bar gains at the great auction sale of Davi Dow Bros located at 27 Lackawanna Avenue. The event promises bargains and steady deals amid economic pressures. Community shoppers gather to bid on goods and essentials.

Davidow Bros Lackawanna Avenue

Local notes from Hyde Park convention and town events

Delegates M J McCrea M F Judge M J Walsh and William Buckley attended the quarterly convention of the Scaran lon Diocesan union at Hyde Park. James Graham of Kingston visited friends. The Democrat of the South and Southwest districts plans a silver club organization at No 1 school. C G Boland and Candiene Merrifield to speak at the meeting. Rushers travel to Stillwater to face South Side Juveniles. Republicans loom at Passhold's hall rally Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs John Gerrity of Pittsburg visited Minooka friends.

M. J. McCrea M. F. Judge M. J. Walsh William Buckley Sceranlon Diocesan Union Hyde Park St. Joseph Society James Graham Kingston Democrat C. G. Boland Candiene Merrifield Stillwater Grounds South Side Passhold’s Hall John Gerrity Pittston

Bicycle Riders Injured In Scranton Accident

Frank Leonard and J. P. Simpson were riding on a boulevard three miles from Elmhurst when Simson struck a round stone causing a crash on a down grade. Leonard avoided collision but crashed into Simpson. Leonard suffered a bruised face and strained knee. Simpson had only slight bruises.

Frank Leonard Scranton Bicycle Club H. FP. Simpson Elmhurst Mr. Simpson Mr. Leonard Mr. Simpeon

Auction Highlights For Davidow Bros Gold Watches

A local auction at the Davidow Bros. gate features 20 cent year gold filled watches with full jeweled Elgin or Waltham movements. Watches sold Saturday for $10.75, the highest price realized. The listing showcases printing and binding services with polished workmanship and prompt proofs when requested.

Waltham Davidow Bros

A Public Political Handbook For Voters

Million patriotic voters seek informed choices in public politics across doctrines and party differences. The Prescott edited handbook on Gold Silver Tariff and Free Trade is offered with every suit purchased.

Lawrence F. Prescott

Auction Sale Promises Finest Onyx or Porcelain Pieces

At Davidoff Broad 217 Lackawanna Avenue a great auction sale offers onyx or porcelain items described as the finest in the market and guaranteed to be sold at less than half the usual cost to close them.

Davidow Broad Lackawanna Avenue

Drunk and wandering men held by city patrols

Michael Doherty, 22, of Bellevue, gets ten days for drunken wandering. Minnie James, inmate at Clara Weichel’s Center street place, awaits transfer for robbing a man Saturday evening. John Hogers, city resident, jailed ten days for wandering drunk near Mifflin and Mulberry. Harry Wright, 37, from Wilkes-Barre, jailed ten days after meeting a patrolman drunk on Wyoming Ave. William Jones, West Side youth, jailed ten days after throwing stones at a flagman’s shanty. A second William Jones, glassblower, jailed ten days after stones at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Y. He slept in a carriage. horse led to headquarters.

Michael Doherty Bellevue Minnie James Clara Weichel Center Street Place Station House John Hogers Mifflin Avenue Mulberry Street Harry Wright Wilkey-Barre Tuehester Mathews Wyoming Avenue William Jones West Side Lacka- With Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna Lackawanna Avenue Wiliam Hart Pennavente and Helles

Davidow Bros. aviation sale offers solid gold rings

A clipped advertisement notes ladies rings in solid gold priced above sixteen dollars with a written guarantee, available at Davidow Bros. The sale promises value not found elsewhere and highlights a plan for guaranteed quality.

Davidow Bros

Obituary notices for Shafer Smith Knapp and Thomas

Mrs. Charlotte Shafer Smith of 1h Von Storch avenue dies at 7:90 Saturday evening aged 80. Funeral at home with Stev. Mr. Warrell officiating. burial at Carbondale on the 12.44 Delaware and Hudson train. Also Mrs. Mary G. Thomas dies aged 84. burial planned on West Side with funeral arrangements pending. Dr. Avery Knapp, 8 years 4 months, dies at West Pittston. funeral announcements to follow. Dr. Knapp, longtime Pittston resident, authored articles on Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys.

Charlotte Shafer Smith von Storch Avenue F. K. Wardell Dynamnne George Richard John Robert Green Ridge Stev Warrell Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Mary G. Thomas W. G. Thomas Weat Pittston West Side Thomas Greenwood Coal Comany West Pittston Laflin Brooks & Dale Avery Knapp Ohio Pittston Lackawanna Wyoming

Barlow Brothers Minstrels at Academy of Music

A large and appreciative audience filled the upper galleries fully packed the Academy of Music last night to see the Barlow Brothers minstrels. They offered several features that were new and worthy of favorable comment as noted by the Galveston News.

Academy of Music Tonight Galveston News Barlow Brothers

Return of Father Melley from Europe Inspires Parish

Rev. Bo Melley, pastor of St. John's Church on South Side, returned from a four month Europe journey. He visited Ireland France Switzerland Lourdes and Rome and met Pope Leo XIII. Parishioners planned a reception on his homecoming at Pittston avenue in Scranton while he greeted them quietly.

Bo. Melley St. John's Church South Side Europe Father Melley Pittston Avenue Ireland Hovland Holland France Germany Switzerland Italy Vatican Catacomb Lourdes Pyrenees Garotte Bernadette Rome Leo XIII Liverpool New York Scranton Bishop O'Hara Wyoming Avenue

Hogan's Alley draws crowds again at Academy of Music

The comedy sketch Hogan's Alley proved popular at the Academy of Music with a Saturday matinee and evening show selling out. Star Dick Garnier dazzled with dancing a baton and mandolin while the ensemble including Leonard Gilmore Gardner and Conlon impressed audiences.

Lfe New York Street Hogan's Alley Yellow Kid Dick Gariier Aot John F. Leonard Barney Gilmore John Gardner Din Gardner Joseph J. Conlon Mina Lillian Shirley Academy

Arbitration panel hears suit over thirty year old check and faulty waists

Attorneys Holgate Zimmerman and Thomas act as arbitrators in a case brought by S. S. Derman against E. Levi and Nathan Goodman. The dispute centers on a $60 check used to buy boys waists with necks and bodies described as wildly mismatched. The merchant Kiple sold the items to Levi who paid with the check, later dishonored after delivery. The plaintiff claims innocent holder status.

Richard Holgate R. A. Zimmerman W. Gaylord Thomas Court House Derman E. Levi Nathan Goodman W. C. Tracy Plaintif John Fpf Sceragy Charles Wartowsky Pennavente Kiple Hogan's Alley

Friendly suit ends in favor of John Sciam

A case stated before Alderman Howe by ER. EK. Miller of Carbon Dale and John Sciam of the city ended with Sciam awarded the full amount of his claim after a half hour of figuring. Miller had engaged Sciam for prospecting work and neither side hired counsel. The pair remained friends.

Howe ER. EK. Miller Carbondale John Sciam Miller Scism Sciam C. L. Hawley

Markets and Stocks Review From Wall Street

New York October 3 The reaction in the stock market met with some success early trading at the Stock Exchange due to reduced sugar prices and expectations of further cuts. Stocks fell to 100 and closed slightly lower with little support overall. Tobacco rose on short-covering, while Mainhattan Tobucca Louis ville and Nashville showed slim gains. Metropolitan Traction rumors sparked renewed market tremor as overall tone remained unsettled.

New York Stock Exchange St. Paul Grangers Associated Linke Mainhattan Tobucca Louis- Ville Nashville Manhattan Metropolitan Traction Company Willelass Linn Ale Len & CO Mears

New York Produce Market Report October Prices

New York market notes steady wheat demand and quiet provisions. Spot flour prices firm while oats and butter show modest moves with mixed state and western samples noted.

New York Chicago Lord Foster Waley Odo Maliliss Western Flairy Thwaite Ceetory Steey State Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Market Report Reflects Firmness Amid Limited Demand

The market remains firm yet demand is limited to the current supply. The record notes prices and offerings for various meats and groceries including Walley beef hams SGOT pork and ham varieties, smoked shoulder and rib products, pickle cured items, lard and butter in tubs, with references to regional producers and average prices.

Philadelphia City Walley

Cattle and Hog Market Slips Amid Mixed Demand

A fragmented report shows dull cattle sales with few lots moving at the fair. Hog and sheep trade remains uneven with prices quoted as mixed and no export demand today, reflecting softer tone for Canadian and local stock.

Mather Lower Canadas Tamlin Canada Adda

OU Market OU City Get &-Option off M6

A note indicates the OU Market in OU City is implementing an off M6 option related to credit balances totaling 110. The brief item records a change in customer account handling or balance adjustments.

OU City Get

New York Ontario and Western Announces Train Schedule

The New York, Ontario and Western railroad will implement a new time table. On Sunday October 4 trains depart Scranton for Carbondale at 1:15 and 6:10 p.m. and for Hancock Junction at 10:55 a.m. Hancock Junction to Scranton departures are at 2:45 p.m. Carbondale to Scranton trains run at 7:4 a.m. and 1 p.m.

New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Scranton Carbondale Hancock Junction

Nasal nickname sparks family woe in old town exchange

A folk tale fragment recalls a boy blamed for crying and his father’s hardship. The exchange shows a rough household moment and the community voice offering comfort.

Watches auctioned at Davidow Bros sale for a fraction

A surprise sale at Davidow Bros. auction features watches offered at less than one fourth of their original value. The event draws curious buyers seeking bargains on timepieces and accessories.

Davidow Bros

Untitled fragment from local ad column

Fragmentary ad text describes goods like neckwear with limited clarity. No clear event dates or named organizations are present. The readable lines hint at promotional offers or product notes but lack coherent details.

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News of Suburbs West Side Events Wat Joseph Lambery Plain Joe Lambery Joe Joseph Joseph Dean Ben Reynolds Hvun South Main Avenue Lindaburg Taylor Street Mary Owens Richard Owens Lincoln Avenue Cir Owens Miss Owens Welsh Philosophical Society H. M. Edwards Moses Halleman Ninth Street F.C. Hall Jenkin Jenkins St. Leo's Battalion M. Jones Salvation Army Harry Shorts Alness William Thomas Lack Street John Morgan Chestnut Street Js I. Lewie Raymond North Main Avenue Medico- Chirurchal College Samuel Hughes North Bromley Avenue Hall John Praunfelter Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Washburn Street Lieutenant Williams Peters Cgurrell Marker T. Jones Parry Evans John Devine Division Street Luce Brow Penn Clothing and Shoe House St. David's Church Harriet J. Davis Jackson Street Starner J. C. King West Lackawanna Avenue Jordan Dunmore J. P. Simpson Boulevard TRE South Side News South Scranton A. HB. Intoning, Jr Percy R. Frutehy Michael J. Cusick Cusick Ella Caulfield Crown Avenue Kathe Craig Archbald Edward Melvin Cedar Avenue Jacob Gets Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Adams Avenue BE. L. Miller Alice Davis Keys Bothner Ada Bothners Teddy Sear Gon Acme Quartette Alderman Howe Wall Street Review Tahaece Co Wits Bo & Q Ane & Nash Exan Ivy Southern i Penland Tan Thor Fily Chicago Board OF Trade Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Scranton Lace Curtain Co National Moring & Drilling ‘Co Ae First Nationa Ban Elmhurst Boulevard Scranton Savings Hank Bonta Plate Glass Co Scranton Packing Co Wickawinna Iron & Steel Co Haneaeegeuen Scranton Traction Co Scranton Axle Works Luck'n Trust & Base Steam Heat & Power Co Voces Oebedubede Scranton Glosa Co Scranton Pass People's Street Railway Sea Scranton & Pittston Trac O Dickson Manufacturing Co Con Cty Mt Vernon Coal Co Seranton Ontario and Western Castoria Fao- Halle Lleheia Hopkins Young Dunlap Iats Davis’ Theater Hoyt Ada Bothner Dupont Wallopen Milla Luzerne County Sand Wilmington, Delaware Henry Belin, Jr Screnton, Pa Third National Bank Building Thos, Ford John BB Smith & & 8 RON Agen Pier Ake Iis Repauno Chea & Mag Academy OF Music Barlow Bros Minstrels Faberhardt Jug Lery Will G. Mac Cotton Fle Darkey Harry Ward J. Marcus Doyle Larry McAvoy Disel Lee Terpalchore Dick Valentine George Weeks Zell A The Serpentine Marvel M. W. Bale Sameon Clarence Rumiiall Arthur Bameon Bartnett Thomas Derckett Jack Hughes Geat Prices Gallery Mmloney OL and Manufactor M. W. Collins Aylesworth’s
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